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YJ03 GKP

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,903 mi
Last recorded133,903 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,903 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 132,788 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 132,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 132,370 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2015 132,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 131,875 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 131,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 130,389 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 127,219 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 124,576 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 124,569 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on in dash

Pass 14 May 2010 122,274 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 122,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 118,197 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 108,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 92,680 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,815 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 77,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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YJ03 GKP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ03 GKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ03 GKP registered?

YJ03 GKP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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